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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,676.60, 24,981.30 and 10,417.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,676.60, 24,981.30 and 10,417.40 is: 15,605.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,676.60 : 24,981.30 = 10,417.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,676.60/24,981.30 = 10,417.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,676.60x = 24,981.30 × 10,417.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,676.60x = 260,240,194.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,240,194.62/16,676.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,605.11

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